Joshua Levine
Washington
Summary
I’m an award winning designer & fabricator, recognized for exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional results for almost 20 years! I’ve got a real feel for understanding client expectations and not only being able to help actualize their expectations, but also do it in a manner with our changing landscape, actualize it in a manner that conveys clear goals, timeframes, and costs.
Also, I love all things music, art, dogs & kids!
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manger/Designer
AFFORDABLE SIGNS & BANNERS
Alexandria, VA
08.2011 - Current
- Key Account Manager; overseeing daily fulfillment of sign orders including supply management and customer contact to over 1400 North American locations
- Providing conceptualization, fabrication and distribution of national projects for clients like PBS, Coca-Cola, and Five Guys.
- Daily formatting to customer supplied files for a variety of production outputs
- Ground up conceptualization, design and fabrication of customer ideas through various physical signage mediums.
- Acted as local point of contact for many displays in the DC area through out of town companies; including but not limited to: assisting in site surveys, and the coordination of materials and installation.
- Development of many work flow systems to overcome inefficiencies and help eliminate waste
Graphic Designer
Sign A Rama
Various FL Locations
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Fabricated and submitted technical drawings that were permitted by various cities for permanent structure design
- Pre-Press (color management) of all digital media output
- Executed layouts and/or enhancements including creation of templates and banners as well as photo scanning/clean-up, etc.
- Made editorial corrections to designs when required
Graphic Designer
South Florida Real Estate Signs
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2006 - 10.2007
- Designed custom signage and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite & FlexiSign to meet diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with clients to conceptualize innovative designs for branding and marketing materials.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Education
Fine Arts
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
Familiarity of many Digital, Direct to Roll, & Laser signage production as well as installation methods
Substrate knowledge: Plastics, Acrylics, Metals, Vinyl (printed, cut & faux finish vinyls like 3m DiNoc)
Understanding of multiple color systems
Government Bids
Sourcing, Distribution & Logistics
Permitting Procedures
National Brand & Vendor familiarity
Experience with: Adobe, Corel, Flexi, Procreate & Affinity design suites
Curious to learn new tools & methods
Honors & Awards:
Del Ray (VA) Business Association 2022, “Above & Beyond Award”
3-Time Shofar blowing champion
Timeline
Project Manger/Designer
AFFORDABLE SIGNS & BANNERS
08.2011 - Current
Graphic Designer
Sign A Rama
10.2007 - 01.2010
Graphic Designer
South Florida Real Estate Signs
07.2006 - 10.2007
Fine Arts
University of Florida